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Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
holes in boot but not in prescribed area
nearside front wing missing lower panel at sill
nearside sill corroded and holed but not in prescribed area
o/s steering rack gaitor twisted
sealer on "a" pillar at check strap
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front steering rack gator twisted
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear torsion bar corroded
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower A pillar (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced A pillar, at door hinge area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced A pillar, at door hinge area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached insecure into hub (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
offside steering rack gator twisted
rear torsion bar corroded
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/80r13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/80r13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
anti-roll bar mounted modified at offside front
chassis legs very corroded
headlamps have kick up stickers fitted
offside check strap missing
offside steering rack gaitor twisted
offside wiper torn
pin hole in offside outer c.v.boot
subframe corroded and holed below radiator
underside of car heavily sealed covering many repairs
Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)
drivers door check strap missing
exhaust fouling body (at rear axle)
vehicle undersealed
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre join (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
exhaust fouling body at rear axle
front brake discs worn and corroded
vehicle undersealed
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch / chassis holed (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/ sill corroded and holed (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch / chassis holed (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded and holed (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective shock absorber to suspension hub bolt loose (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
driver door check strap missing
front brake discs worn and corroded
rear exhaust section fouling chassis
slight play in offside front door hinges
vehicle under sealed. restricting visual inspection
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to manifold join (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)
both rear wheel bearings have slight play
front brake discs worn and corroded
fuel breather pipes corroded
nearside front passenger seat not fitted at time of test
rear towing point corroded and split
slight play in drivers seat rails
unable to fully inspect chassis / body structure due to protection applied
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired nearside front foot well / chassis leg. metal has not been welded, only stuck on with underseal (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to manifold join (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)
both rear wheel bearings have slight play
front brake discs worn and corroded
fuel breather pipes corroded
nearside front passenger seat not fitted at time of test
rear towing point corroded and split
slight play in drivers seat rails
unable to fully inspect chassis / body structure due to protection applied
front lower crossmember corroded
front subframe corroded
horn sounds dull
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Standard fitment seat belt missing
center to rear exhaust join has slight leak
coolant level low
front brake discs corroded
nearside front indicator unit slightly loose
oil leak from engine
oil leak from gearbox
slight play in nearside front lower ball joint
small holes in floor pan
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Standard fitment seat belt missing
center to rear exhaust join has slight leak
coolant level low
front brake discs corroded
front lower crossmember corroded
front subframe corroded
horn sounds dull
nearside front indicator unit slightly loose
oil leak from engine
oil leak from gearbox
slight play in nearside front lower ball joint
small holes in floor pan
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
anti-roll bar securing clamps very corroded(o/s has been modified)
fuel tank corroded and repaired
inner wings corroded at n/s/f and o/s/f(landing panel insecure)
n/s/f seat missing
n/s/f sill corroded and holed
n/s/f spring slightly out of position
o/s/f check strap missing
rear exhaust section loose
underside of car corroded and areas are covered with sealer
both front anti roll bar d bush monts very corroded
both front bumper mounts very corroded and loose
both front doors corroded at hinges
both headlamp aims fuzzy
drivers floor pan very weak and corroded
engine oil leak
front subframe very corroded and sealed
fuel tank very corroded, repaired at points and sealed
passanger front seat removed
play in both front anti roll bar bushes
play on steering pinion
rear axle and torsion beam very corroded and worn thin
slight bad earth in both rear lights
small hole at offside front subframe mount
tyre size 155/80r13
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
both front anti roll bar d bush monts very corroded
both front bumper mounts very corroded and loose
both front doors corroded at hinges
both headlamp aims fuzzy
drivers floor pan very weak and corroded
engine oil leak
front subframe very corroded and sealed
fuel tank very corroded, repaired at points and sealed
passanger front seat removed
play in both front anti roll bar bushes
play on steering pinion
rear axle and torsion beam very corroded and worn thin
slight bad earth in both rear lights
small hole at offside front subframe mount
tyre size 155/80r13
wheel rims very corroded
door check straps faulty
front discs corroded
front sub frame very corroded
front suspension arms very corroded
fuel tank corroded and repaired
headlights slightly dull
nearside front wing corroded and sealed ?
nearside steering arm has slight play
offside front brake flexi cracking
offside front wing corroded and holed
oil leak from engine
play in both door hinge pins
rear axle very corroded
rear tyres 3.5mm
slight bad earth in tail lights
tail gate struts weak
tyre size 155/80/13
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
door check straps faulty
front discs corroded
front sub frame very corroded
front suspension arms very corroded
fuel tank corroded and repaired
headlights slightly dull
nearside front wing corroded and sealed ?
nearside steering arm has slight play
offside front brake flexi cracking
offside front wing corroded and holed
oil leak from engine
play in both door hinge pins
rear axle very corroded
rear tyres 3.5mm
slight bad earth in tail lights
tail gate struts weak
tyre size 155/80/13
wheel rims very corroded
chassis very corroded at fuel tank nmount
corrosion near front strut mounts
front flexi ferules corroded and hoses cracking
nearside wiper torn
oil leak from engine and gear box
play in door hinges ,offside check strap inop
subframe very corroded
tyre size 155/80/13
Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
chassis very corroded at fuel tank nmount
corrosion near front strut mounts
front flexi ferules corroded and hoses cracking
nearside wiper torn
oil leak from engine and gear box
play in door hinges ,offside check strap inop
subframe very corroded
tyre size 155/80/13
interior fan noisy
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
chassis corroded
door check straps damaged
front bumper mounts corroded
front discs slightly corroded
front number plate cracked
nearside front brake slightly tight
offside headlight aim slightly dull
oil leak from engine/gearbox
play in door hinges
rear axle corroded
slight play in steering rack
spare tyre below legal limit(not in holder)
subframe corroded
tyre size 155/80/13
under tray hangs low
battery insecure
brake fluid level warning not connected to reservoir
brake servo dust cover adrift at pedal
corrosion at nearside front strut mount
door check strap missing
front number plate cracked
front springs corroded
front subframe very corroded
front tyres worn low(2mm/3mm)
fuel pipes corroded
fuel tank corroded and covered in underseal
nearside front bumper mount adrift
nearside front track rod end gaitor split
nearside reverse light inop
offside front flexi corroded
offside front headlight slightly dull
offside front inner wing corroded through at washer bottle
offside front repeater cracked
oil leak from engine
old horn corroded(new horn ok)
passenger seat front seat missing
play in door hinge pins
radiator corroded and suspect leaking
rear bumper loose
rear flexi ferules corroded
rear shocker covers adrift
rear wiper torn
sills covered in under seal
suspension very corroded
tyre size 155/80/13
wheel rims very corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front top strut mount bearings tight
front tyres worn low
headlamps dull
n/s/f seat and seat belt missing
o/s/f check strap missing
o/s/f flexy slightly cracked
o/s/f of car corroded
rear bumper slightly insecure
slight exhaust leak
washers require adjustment
brake flexys cracking
brake pipes corroded
fuel tank repaired
n/s/f wiper torn
o/s/f c.v. boot starting to crack
play in anti-roll bar bushes
play in n/s/f lower ball joint
poor beam image from headlamps
sills holed
sills undersealed
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
brake flexys cracking
brake pipes corroded
fuel tank repaired
n/s/f wiper torn
o/s/f c.v. boot starting to crack
play in anti-roll bar bushes
play in n/s/f lower ball joint
poor beam image from headlamps
sills holed
both sills damaged at front
bumper slightly adrift at o/s/r
front brake flexys starting to crack
n/s/f seat+seat belt missing from vehicle
n/s/f wiper torn
o/s/f brakes slightly tight
o/s/f door check strap missing
play in o/s/f door hindges
rear brake flexy ferrules corroded
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both sills damaged at front
bumper slightly adrift at o/s/r
front brake flexys starting to crack
n/s/f seat+seat belt missing from vehicle
n/s/f wiper torn
o/s/f brakes slightly tight
o/s/f door check strap missing
play in o/s/f door hindges
rear brake flexy ferrules corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
battery insecure
both steering rack boots starting to split
corrosion on front discs
drivers door check strap inop
drivers door hinges have slight play
fuel tank has been repaired and fuel is low/not leaking at time of test
haedlamp beam image just passing.
offside brake pads warning light wire loose
offside front lower ball joint boot torn
offside outer washer jet not hitting windscreen
oil leak from engine/gearbox
oil warning light coming on
rear flexi pipes starting to corrod
small crack in front no plate
small hole in body at nearside front bumper mount
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Renault R11?
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E296 KSN is a 1988 Renault R11 in Silver with a 1,237cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.8%.
Across all 1988 Renault R11 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 82,771 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Renault R11 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 293 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E296 KSN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Renault R11 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 38 years old, this Renault R11 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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E296 KSN is a 1988 Renault R11, first registered on 29 March 1988.
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